thsnursluvsgeriatric

thsnursluvsgeriatric

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  1. Frustrated

    thsnursluvsgeriatric posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    New job is going fairly well, love the building and most of the people in it. Seems that one person though hangs back and is not willing to step in and help the residents in the dining room. I'm busy...

  2. bottom line advocacy

    thsnursluvsgeriatric posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have nearly finished working at a Health Care Facility that is owned and operated by a religious organization. The management is largely church members. Some or whom should not be working in human...

  3. Involvement?

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that it should be a choice, and that that lady should have been moved by one of the staff. I have worked in nursing homes that also have the sevice on the PA, I love it. The nice thing about...

  4. nurse aides rules

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to reylem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Daytonite, hi, I did not realize that this was an old thread. Thankyou for pointing that out. I had just been pecking through the new postings on the

  5. nurse aides rules

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to reylem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that one should take charge. But today I had an interesting situation. I asked a senior aid at 945am whether a certain resident was going to be fed. She said in a rushed way, oh ya it's been...

  6. Was Offered a New Job

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I find it quite puzzling as well. Equally as puzzling is the fact that when you do have adequate staff the people want to sit and groan when there is a buzzer, or are rude to residents. Those needling...

  7. Other nurses ever check behind your work??

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to Jamie Dale's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do they confront you or do people repeat what they have said about you? If your job is being done to managements satisfaction be happy. It would be nice if the people that tell you these tales would...

  8. Was Offered a New Job

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I was in a similiar situation a few months ago. I feel nothing but relief. I am now at a wonderful job. I still think about the old job at times as it was tramatizing but I don't have to live it...

  9. Quick question?

    thsnursluvsgeriatric posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How do you guys unwind after allot of

  10. Quick question?

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to thsnursluvsgeriatric's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds relaxing, I have cats too they love attention after I've had a days work. When I'm exhausted they are equally as happy to sleep with

  11. Rough day

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to JentheRN05's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Jen, I feel for you. It's hard to access the right feelings to convey to you. You did sound very tired in your post and I can only hope that you have been able to rest both your mind and body. I'm...

  12. weights

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to nrsbetrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Make sure your scales are recalibrated before each resident is weighed, follow the owner's manual. Weigh scales all take different measurements, document which scale was used on a resident and...

  13. What if CNA won't work?

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    just curious, why did someone's bad stay dangling? I've been known to say okay, then go up to the HCA and say Let's go. There has never yet been a refusal. But a person that can refuse to help someone...

  14. Beyond theory!

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's cool, I do think that saying goodbye to a deceased resident is as healing as anything. I do the same thing. I sometimes feel their presence. When I was 18 years of age I watched my first...

  15. Is this true?????

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to gitterbug's topic in Nursing Humor

    :nono:oh, just the stick, no

  16. Corporate Care

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  17. Labelling Residents As Attention Seeking

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, marjoriemac: I agree, some warmness and caring goes a long way. I like to be goofy with those that enjoy it, dance with those that can and will, sing hymns and spiritual songs, visit and listen. I...

  18. Nursing 16 years and learned something new...

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to NS_RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think that your pic pretty well describes it. I had someone's tubing from a leg pain poop loose from an over full bag. yep, right in the

  19. Expecting too much???

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand why these things get to you. You will go the distance, others get alittle 'lazadazzacal' (lack of the ideal word). 20 patients are easily managed if you only do meds and treatments. Are...

  20. anal about bowel movements

    thsnursluvsgeriatric posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    :nurse:bowel movements: every third every fourth day? I was always making sure people had their's. We had a lady that was slight, tough, and mean spirited. One day she'd love you the next she be...

  21. canadian lpn not a "nurse"?

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to char1976's topic in Canada

    :nurse:I am a Canadian LPN, I am a nurse, I can start IV's, hang meds, call the doctor, fill his orders, talk to pharmacy, have meds shipped over, assess clients. I have worked as an LPN for 13...

  22. Hostile Working Environment

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's hard dealing with others old problems especially when the subordinates have control of the building. Good luck in your new

  23. THINGS you've said when you're late for work

    thsnursluvsgeriatric posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    My cat shut off my alarm clock, this actually happened! I woke up one morning and it was 0658. I was to be at work by 0700. I had a 20 minute drive to work. I called in, very tired, and said 'my cat...

  24. Hostile Working Environment

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What was the issue? Are they angry that you don't have enough staff? If they can see that you are diligent in sorting out the needs of the home the environment could change. As for the gossiping,...

  25. worry about job

    thsnursluvsgeriatric replied to chadash's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi chadash It made me nervous but now I'M GLAD CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :monkeydance: :monkeydance: :monkeydance: :monkeydance: :monkeydance: :monkeydance: :monkeydance: :monkeydance: :monkeydance:...